Mário Felgueiras Explained

Mário Felgueiras
Fullname:Mário Jorge Quintas Felgueiras[1]
Birth Date:12 December 1986
Birth Place:Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Height:1.86 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:1996–2002
Youthclubs1:Vianense
Youthyears2:2002–2005
Youthclubs2:Sporting CP
Years1:2005–2007
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2005–2007
Clubs2:Espinho (loan)
Caps2:31
Goals2:0
Years3:2007–2008
Caps3:26
Goals3:0
Years4:2008–2012
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2009–2010
Clubs5:Vitória Setúbal (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:0
Years6:2010–2011
Clubs6:Rio Ave (loan)
Caps6:8
Goals6:0
Years7:2011–2012
Clubs7:Brașov (loan)
Caps7:34
Goals7:0
Years8:2012–2015
Caps8:77
Goals8:0
Years9:2015–2016
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years10:2016–2018
Caps10:27
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2019
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Years12:2019
Caps12:0
Goals12:0
Totalcaps:218
Totalgoals:0
Nationalyears1:2001–2002
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2003
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2004
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2004–2005
Nationalcaps4:8
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2005–2007
Nationalcaps5:12
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2005
Nationalcaps6:1
Nationalgoals6:0

Mário Jorge Quintas Felgueiras (born 12 December 1986) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He started playing for Sporting, Portimonense and Braga, being successively loaned by the first and third clubs and only totalling one Primeira Liga appearance for them. From 2011 until 2015 he competed in Romania, mainly with CFR Cluj.

Felgueiras won 42 caps for Portugal at youth level.

Club career

Sporting and Portimonense

Born in Viana do Castelo, Felgueiras joined Sporting CP's youth system in 2002 at the age of 15, from local SC Vianense.[2] In early 2003, following an injury to regular starter Nélson Pereira, he was called to the first team for training,[3] but he only managed to be called up for a competitive game during his tenure, remaining an unused substitute against Gil Vicente F.C. on 29 August 2004.[4]

In summer 2005, Felgueiras was loaned to S.C. Espinho in the third division for two years, being first choice in his second season. Subsequently, he was released by the Lisbon side, signing a two-year contract with Portimonense S.C. in the Segunda Liga.[5] [6] He kept consecutive clean sheets in his first two official matches with his new club.[7]

Braga

For the 2008–09 campaign, Felgueiras returned to the Primeira Liga, joining S.C. Braga as a free agent on a 4+1 deal.[8] He only appeared in one game in his first year, ten minutes of a 1–1 draw at league champions FC Porto in the last matchday.[9]

In 2009–10, Felgueiras was loaned to another top flight club, Vitória de Setúbal.[10] In July 2010 he returned to Braga,[11] appearing in both legs of the 4–2 aggregate win against Celtic in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.[12] [13] However, he was soon deemed surplus to requirements and made way for another Brazilian (Felipe, the 17th in the squad), leaving for Rio Ave F.C. until the end of the season[14] – his official debut came in the league opener, a 0–1 home loss against C.D. Nacional.[15]

Romania

Felgueiras was loaned by Braga to Romanian club FC Brașov for the 2011–12 campaign.[16] The following year, after cutting all ties with the former, he agreed to a four-year contract with CFR Cluj also in Liga I,[17] making his debut in the competition with his new team on 5 August in 3–0 home victory over FC Vaslui.[18]

On 19 September 2012, Felgueiras put on a Player of the match performance against former side Braga, in a 2–0 Champions League group stage away win, being subsequently selected for the Team of the Round.[19] [20] In the same competition, he was also in goal to help to a 1–0 defeat of Manchester United at Old Trafford,[21] being subsequently linked to Premier League's Everton as a backup to Tim Howard and commenting: "Any player would be interested in playing in the Premier League. I am very happy to hear about Everton's interest, but I will only think about leaving at the end of the season";[22] he also claimed that Portugal manager Paulo Bento "has been paying attention" to his performance,[23] and that Sporting and S.L. Benfica had reportedly shown interest in acquiring his services.[24]

Felgueiras received the first red card of his Romanian career (second overall) on 27 July 2013, in a 2–2 home draw against ACS Poli Timișoara.[25] In November, as Cluj was facing a financial crisis, he and other players boycotted a league match;[26] in total, he appeared in 100 games for the club in all competitions.[27]

Konyaspor

On 2 February 2015, Felgueiras signed for Turkey's Konyaspor for three and a half years and 800.000.[28] He made his debut ten days later, in a cup match against Galatasaray SK which ended with a 4–1 away loss.[29]

Later years

Felgueiras returned to Portugal on 1 February 2016, joining F.C. Paços de Ferreira until 30 June 2017.[30] He made 20 appearances in 2017–18, in a top-flight relegation.[31]

After an unassuming spell in the Cypriot First Division with Anorthosis Famagusta F.C., Felgueiras returned to his homeland and signed with his former club Espinho at the end of August 2019.[32] However, two weeks later, the 32-year-old announced that he was retiring from football for personal reasons.[33]

International career

On 8 February 2005, still a junior, Felgueiras made his first and only appearance for the Portugal under-21 team, playing 13 minutes in a 2–0 friendly win over the Republic of Ireland.[34]

Club statistics

[35] [36]

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sporting CP2004–05Primeira Liga00000000
Total00000000
Espinho2005–06Segunda Divisão11000110
2006–0720010210
Total31010320
2007–08Segunda Liga26030290
Total26030290
Braga2008–09Primeira Liga10000010
2010–1100002020
Total10002030
Vitória Setúbal2009–10Primeira Liga14020160
Total14020160
Rio Ave2010–11Primeira Liga8030110
Total8030110
Brașov2011–12Liga I34020360
Total34020360
2012–13Liga I28050120430
2013–1432010330
2014–151703040240
Total770901601020
2014–15Süper Lig001010
2015–16002020
Total003030
Paços Ferreira2015–16Primeira Liga0000
2016–177030100
2017–1820020220
Total27050320
Anorthosis2018–19Cypriot First Division00002020
Total00002020
Career total21802802002660

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mário Felgueiras. Mais Futebol. pt. 21 September 2021.
  2. News: Mário Felgueiras vai jogar nos juniores. Mário Felgueiras will play with juniors. Record. pt. 17 July 2004. 21 September 2021.
  3. News: Guarda-redes júnior treina com o plantel principal. Junior goalkeeper trains with main squad. Record. pt. 7 February 2003. 21 September 2021.
  4. News: Convocados todos os disponíveis. All the available called up. Record. pt. 28 August 2004. 21 September 2021. 21 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921173640/https://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-bwin/p--ferreira/detalhe/convocados-todos-os-disponiveis?act=0&est=Aberto. dead.
  5. News: Mário Felgueiras quase assegurado. Mário Felgueiras nearly confirmed. Record. Hugo. Neves. Carlos. Farinha. pt. 9 June 2007. 2 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164036/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/liga_honra/Portimonense/interior.aspx?content_id=308249. 2 April 2015.
  6. News: Mário Felgueiras assina. Mário Felgueiras signs. Record. Armando. Alves. pt. 30 June 2007. 4 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402151938/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/liga_honra/Portimonense/interior.aspx?content_id=310273. 2 April 2015.
  7. News: Mário Felgueiras quer segurar titularidade. Mário Felgueiras wants to remain a starter. Record. Armando. Alves. pt. 14 August 2007. 4 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402142009/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/liga_honra/Portimonense/interior.aspx?content_id=314364. 2 April 2015.
  8. News: Felgueiras assina por 4 ou 5 épocas. Felgueiras signs for 4 or 5 seasons. Record. pt. 26 May 2008. 11 April 2015.
  9. News: A festa fez mal aos campeões (COM VÍDEO). Party hurt champions (WITH VIDEO). Correio da Manhã. pt. 25 May 2009. 11 March 2018.
  10. News: Felgueiras quer seguir pisadas de Eduardo. Felgueiras wants to follow Eduardo's footsteps. Record. Manuel. Varela. pt. 25 July 2009. 5 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150416025901/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/vitoria_setubal/interior.aspx?content_id=404889. 16 April 2015.
  11. News: Na peugada de Eduardo. On Eduardo's footsteps. Record. Eugénio. Queirós. pt. 5 July 2010. 5 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402201626/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Nacional/1a_liga/rio_ave/interior.aspx?content_id=449095. 2 April 2015.
  12. Web site: Braga bow leaves Celtic reeling. UEFA. Carlos. Santos. 28 July 2010. 11 April 2015.
  13. Web site: Braga advance despite Celtic reverse. UEFA. Barry. Johnston. 4 August 2010. 11 April 2015.
  14. News: Mário Felgueiras regressa ao Rio Ave. Mário Felgueiras returns to Rio Ave. Record. pt. 10 August 2010. 4 March 2015.
  15. Web site: Nacional entra a vencer fora o Rio Ave. Nacional have winning away debut against Rio Ave. Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. pt. 15 August 2010. 11 March 2018.
  16. News: Minhotos emprestam Mário Felgueiras ao Brasov. Minhotos loan Mário Felgueiras to Brasov. Record. pt. 13 June 2011. 21 September 2021.
  17. News: Cluj contrata Mário Felgueiras. Cluj sign Mário Felgueiras. Record. pt. 25 May 2012. 21 September 2021.
  18. Web site: Feroviarii s-au impus în "Derby-ul de Liga Campionilor". Railwaymen take "Liga Campionilor derby". CFR Cluj. ro. 5 August 2012. 13 October 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130304132553/http://www.cfr1907.ro/ro/stiri/2518/feroviarii-s-au-impus-in-derby-ul-de-liga-campionilor/. 4 March 2013.
  19. Web site: Rafael double gives clinical CFR victory at Braga. UEFA. Paul. Bryan. 19 September 2012. 6 November 2012.
  20. Web site: Team of the week – Matchday 1. UEFA. 31 October 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110602144113/http://en.uclratings.uefa.com/Player/TeamOfWeek/1. 2 June 2011.
  21. News: Manchester United stunned by Luis Alberto's thunderbolt for Cluj. The Guardian. Jamie. Jackson. 5 December 2012. 4 March 2015.
  22. News: Everton interessado em Mário Felgueiras. Everton interested in Mário Felgueiras. Record. pt. 14 December 2012. 4 March 2015.
  23. News: Mário Felgueiras: "Sei que Paulo Bento tem estado atento". Mário Felgueiras: "I know Paulo Bento has been watching". Record. Bruno. Fernandes. pt. 26 December 2012. 4 March 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182428/http://www.record.xl.pt/Futebol/Internacional/Portugueses/interior_premium.aspx?content_id=795663. 2 April 2015.
  24. News: Mário Felgueiras: "Não vejo muita diferença entre Sporting e Cluj". Mário Felgueiras: "I don't see that much difference between Sporting and Cluj". Record. pt. 14 August 2013. 21 September 2021.
  25. Web site: CFR rămâne fără victorie în noul campionat. https://archive.today/20150411221117/http://www.napocanews.ro/2013/07/cfr-ramane-fara-victorie-in-noul-campionat.html. dead. 11 April 2015. CFR remain winless in new championship. Napoca News. ro. 28 July 2013. 11 April 2015.
  26. News: Mário Felgueiras: "Dói-me o coração". Mário Felgueiras: "My heart aches". Record. pt. 5 November 2014. 21 September 2021.
  27. Web site: CFR Cluj e obligată să plătească milioane de euro către Braga și Mandorlini!. CFR Cluj are forced to pay one million euros to Braga for Mandorlini!. Digi Sport. ro. 26 March 2015. 11 December 2014.
  28. Web site: Mário Felgueiras assinou pelo . Mário Felgueiras has signed for Konyaspor. Mais Futebol. pt. 2 February 2015. 21 September 2021.
  29. News: Turquia: Galatasaray de Bruma nos quartos-de-final da Taça. Turkey: Bruma's Galatasaray in Cup quarter-finals. Record. pt. 12 February 2015. 21 September 2021.
  30. Web site: P. Ferreira: Mário Felgueiras é o novo guarda-redes. P. Ferreira: Mário Felgueiras is the new goalkeeper. Mais Futebol. pt. 1 February 2016. 13 November 2019.
  31. News: Paços Ferreira anuncia rescisão de Rúben Micael e Mário Felgueiras. Paços Ferreira announce rescisions of Rúben Micael and Mário Felgueiras. Record. pt. 15 June 2018. 13 November 2019.
  32. Web site: Guarda-redes vianense Mário Felgueiras é reforço do SC Espinho. Viana-born goalkeeper Mário Felgueiras is a SC Espinho addition. Rádio Geice. pt. 29 August 2019. 30 January 2020.
  33. News: CFR Cluj / Mario Felgueiras se retrage la numai 32 de ani: "Nu mai pot!". CFR Cluj / Mario Felgueiras retires at the age 32: "I can't continue!". Gazeta Sporturilor. Iulian. Cuibar. ro. 11 September 2019. 28 September 2019.
  34. News: Sub-21: Portugal frente à Irlanda. Under-21: Portugal against Ireland. Record. pt. 9 February 2005. 5 March 2015.
  35. Web site: Mário Felgueiras. ForaDeJogo. 27 November 2014.
  36. Web site: Mário Felgueiras. Soccerway. 11 December 2014.